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Translation and Foreign Language Learning

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Translation Theories and Skills​​

This column delves into the core principles and practical methodologies that underpin the act of translation. By bridging theoretical frameworks with concrete application, it examines the fundamental nature, processes, and criteria of translation while also providing actionable strategies for tackling specific textual challenges.

The column serves as a vital resource for understanding the "why" behind the "how," equipping readers to navigate linguistic transfer with both academic rigor and practical proficiency.

30 articles in this issue

ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Multimodal Corpus-based Study on Translation Norms and Image Construction of Traditional Chinese Sports

Na Wang, Chenyan Cui

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.001

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Comparative Study on English Translation Differences of Agricultural Journal Abstracts Between DeepSeek and Human Translation

Longxi Wei, Qihao Xu

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.002

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

Composite Role Construction of Howard Goldblatt as the Translator of Frog: A Study Based on Topic Modeling

Angran Du, Yu Hou

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.003

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Analytical Framework for Research on the Translation of Shaanxi Folk Literature and Art

Na Wang, Ximan Zhang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.004

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Study on Explicitation in the English Translation of T’ien-Kung K’ai-Wu

Xiaoli Wang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.005

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Study on the Translation of “New Quality Productive Forces” in Political Texts and International Communication

Jialiang Hu

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.006

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

Integration of Corpus Construction and Curriculum Ideology and Politics in Understanding Contemporary China: Chinese-English Translation

Lili Gao, Xingyuan Zhang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.007

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Study on Explicitation Strategies in Agricultural Science and Technology Report Translation—Taking Chapter 3 of “Digital Technologies in Agriculture and Rural Areas” as an Example

Wenfei Cong, Yue’e Li

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.008

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

Human vs. AI Translation of Chinese Publicity Texts: A Corpus-based Comparative Study Drawing on China’s World Heritages

Jinghan Xie, Jilin Fu

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.009

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Preliminary Study on the Translation Quality of Legal Texts by Large Language Models Based on Parallel Corpus

Xiaoyang Zhang, Hongjing Dong

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.010

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

Sign Interchange and Value Symbiosis: A Comparative Corpus Analysis of Three Pieces of Trickster Tales of Three Chinese Ethnic Minorities

Fang Wen

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.011

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

Investigating Translator Subjectivity in English Translations of Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts: A Corpus-based Comparative Analysis of James Legge, Ku Hung-Ming, and D.C. Lau’s Renditions of the Lunyu

Qishu He, Jing Xin

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.012

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

An Information-theoretic Study of Culture-loaded Words in the English Translation of Desert Rites

Jingyun Huang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.013

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Comparative Study on the Translations of Medical Terms “Jing Luo” (Meridian) Based on COCA Corpus

Xifeng Zhan, Ping Li

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.014

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Comparative Study of Human Translation and Large Language Model Translation: A Case Study of Government Work Reports (2024-2026)

Chunmei Li

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.015

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Comparative Study of Translation Features of Cultural-loaded Terms in the 2025 Government Work Report—A Corpus-based Analysis of the Official Translation and AI Translation

Yiling Hu, Mengjia Peng

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.016

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ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Corpus-based Study of Translator Subjectivity in Three English Translations of the Tao Te Ching

Lingzhe Li, Sijia Li

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.017

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills

A Study on the English Translation Norms of Pathomechanism Terms in Huangdi Neijing from the Perspective of Descriptive Translation Studies—A Comparative Analysis of Three English Versions

Jiarou Cao, Mengjia Peng

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.018

Views: Published: December 31,2025

Interdisciplinary Studies of Translation

This column explores the rich intersections between translation studies and other academic disciplines, highlighting translation as a multifaceted cultural and intellectual practice. It integrates perspectives and methodologies from fields such as linguistics, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, and cultural studies to transcend traditional boundaries.

The column aims to illuminate the position and dynamics of translation within a broader scholarly landscape, fostering innovative research paradigms and theoretical advancements.

11 articles in this issue

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

Dynamic Construction of Rural Children’s Identity Through Discourse Analysis: A Case Study of Twelve Cultural Stations in Sichuan

Ting Bi, Min Luo

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.019

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ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Corpus-based Comparative Study of the Linguistic Features in Chinese and Foreign Scientists’ Biographies

Kexin Li, Qihao Xu

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.020

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Corpus-based Study of the Distributional Features of Modal Verbs in Chinese and English New Year Messages

Shicong Ma, Jilin Fu, Rui Zhao

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.021

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

Construction and Analysis of a Corpus Related to the “Spring Festival Gala” in Overseas Media Reports

Yinghao Cai, Xinbo Lv

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.022

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

Interpersonal Style in TED Talks: A Corpus-driven Study on Interactional Metadiscourse

Fang Yuan

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.023

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Comparative Study of the International Academic Images of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture over the Past 15 Years

Haining Ma

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.024

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Self-compiled Corpus of New Energy Discourse in Engineering Universities: Distribution and Usage of Modal Verbs

Xin Li, Zhongshan Tian

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.025

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

Recontextualization and Implicit Language Governance: A Corpus-based Discourse Analysis of Heilongjiang Agricultural Policy Documents (2020-2025)

Ying Qin, Yuhang Cui, Chunchun Song

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.026

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ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

Corpus-based LDA Topic Modeling for Interdisciplinary Language-data Research: A Case Study of News Article Analysis

Xudi Zhao, Feijing Han, Tiedong Yang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.027

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Corpus-based Study on the Features of Noun Phrases in Novels—Based on the ICE-SIN Corpus

Kun Yang

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.028

Views: Published: December 31,2025

ArticleInterdisciplinary Studies of Translation

A Study of the Semantic Development of Fundamental Terms in Chinese Equestrianism: From Yu to Shu—Based on a Multi-phase Diachronic Corpus

Pan Zhang, Jing Xin

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.029

Views: Published: December 31,2025

Multi-perspective Studies of Foreign Languages Learning

This column investigates the complex processes of foreign language teaching and learning through an integrative, multi-faceted lens. It synthesizes research from diverse fields including linguistics, education, psychology, sociocultural theory, and technology-enhanced learning.

The column provides a holistic view of the cognitive mechanisms, socio-cultural factors, and pedagogical interventions that shape language acquisition, offering comprehensive insights to inform both theory and practice.

1 articles in this issue

ArticleMulti-perspective Studies of Foreign Languages Learning

A Study on the Academic Vocabulary Features in Introduction Writing by English Major Students: Based on AWL and Corpus Analysis

Hongli Niu

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.12.030

Views: Published: December 31,2025